Podcast Reveals Rising Fear in LGTBI+ Community as Far-Right Grows
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MADRID – Fear, frustration, and exhaustion. These are the feelings shared by members of the LGTBIQ+ community in a new podcast episode from elDiario.es. The episode, titled "Mirada LGTBI y la ultraderecha en el horizonte: ¿cómo te sientes?" (LGTBI View and the Far-Right on the Horizon: How Do You Feel?), explores how people feel as far-right parties and their hate speech gain ground.
Despite hard-won rights in recent years, the podcast highlights a troubling shift. Listeners report that fundamental rights once thought secure are now shaky. Social acceptance, many say, was not as strong as it seemed. The most alarming symptom, according to the episode, is the growing openness of hatred in parliaments, media, and on the streets.
The episode is built from real voices. It features audio messages sent by listeners, including Miguel, Marta, Eva, Carlos, and many others. They share their daily experiences and perceptions of the current political climate.
"Un tema Al día" is the daily news podcast from elDiario.es. Hosted by deputy director Juanlu Sánchez, each 15-minute episode explains a current issue. The show has won a prestigious Ondas Award for Best Revelation Podcast. It is the leading daily podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, iVoox, Amazon Music, and Podimo, with over 190,000 subscribers.
The episode is available now. Listeners can also watch a live recording of the show in Madrid on October 3.